If you're a seasoned actor with many headshots under your belt, you may not need to hear the following information. If this is your first time getting headshots, however, please listen up! There are a few things you need to be aware of about the whole process.  Remember, there is more to a good headshot than a pretty picture.

First and foremost, remember to be well rested and warmed up on the day of the shoot. This should entail doing some physical stretching, facial warm ups, some deep breathing if need be - and of course - sleeping the night before. All of this will help you work out tension, look and feel energized,  make you more comfortable in your body and put you at ease in front of the camera. Also, be sure you are drinking lots of water and taking good care of your skin. Although I can touch up blemishes in post, it will only serve to help your own self confidence when you show up feeling good and looking good.

As far as getting ready for the shoot, you should pick out at least three different outfits/looks to wear, keeping in mind the look and type you are going for.  You should bring a variety of clothes to wear, including at least six different tops and a pair of "universal bottoms".  Keep away from busy patterns, loud colors and logo embroidered apparel.  Dark colors are good, and patterns are okay if the pattern is uniform and does not stand out excessively.  Neutral colors are okay too - just be sure they don't wash out your natural skin tone. Colors that contrast with skin tones work best.  For women, tops with different neck lines to choose from are great.  V-necks, turtlenecks and shoulder-less tops are all very good choices. 

Regarding makeup, I can arrange to have have an excellent makeup artist, Dean Fornier, to be at the shoot.  He is the New York rep for Lorac and has done many a makeover (TLC's "10 Years Younger"). If you decide to makeup yourself, keep it simple...less is better. For men, you do not need makeup, although it is okay to do blemish touchups and apply light powder. 

Lastly, be sure you have rested well the night before the shoot, and take some time to wind down just prior to the shoot.  I know we are all busy, but please do not try to schedule the shoot in the only two free hours you have in the day.  It is important that you are relaxed, comfortable, and prepared before the shoot takes place.